History and International Relations student offering English Literature and Language lessons in London

Joanna's CV

EDUCATION:

BSc International Relations and History, London School of Economics 2019 – Present
• EC100: Economics – predicted 1st
• HY116: International Politics since 1914 – predicted 2.1
• IR100: Theories and Concepts in International Relations – predicted 2.1
• IR101: Contemporary Issues in International Relations – predicted 2.1

A-Levels & GCSEs, Portadown College 2015 – 2019
• A*AB in English Literature, Politics and History (with an A in AS Level Business Studies)
• English Literature – 100% in all A2 modules and 96% overall.
• 10 GCSEs: 6A*, 3A and B
• A*’s in English Literature and Language with 100% in Shakespeare and poetry.

DISTINCTIONS, AWARDS AND EXPERIENCE:

Head Girl, Portadown College 2018 – 2019
• As Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook and Co-ordinator of the Formal, I managed a £12,000 budget, liaising with staff and businesses. These roles also included organising photo shoots, fundraisers and similar events.
• I spoke at important services to over 800 people and managed a team of 40 Prefects.
• I provided support and mentoring throughout the year, most crucially during a bereavement in the community.

US Congressional Visit, Stormont 2019
• One of two selected to speak at the Commemoration of the Good Friday Agreement to a delegation which included the US Speaker of the House, the Ambassador to the UK, the Assembly Speaker and First Ministers.
• Following this, I was invited to attend an informal discussion at the US Consulate with the US State Department about post-Brexit Northern Ireland.

Best UK Chairperson, Business and Professional Women’s Public Speaking Competition 2016 - 2019
• 2018-19: Runner Up Team, Best Chair.
• 2017-18: Regional Runner Up as Speaker
• 2016-17: Regional and National Runner Up as Speaker
• Tutored 5 students in public speaking and speech writing for GCSE English Language with all boosting their grades from C’s to A’s.

Founder and Chair of Debating Society, Portadown College 2017 - 2019
• Within a month, we were filling a lecture theatre of 100 seats. This gave me an excellent experience of leadership and organisation. Furthermore, in my final year, I mentored and trained the new leaders to take over.
• I gained marketing and advertising experience in tandem with the ability to research, plan, participate in and lead a debate.